The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14143·Announced 2014-04-01

Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Dyson is recalling about 338,000 portable electric heaters in the U.S. because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported incidents of overheating and internal damage, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dyson Inc. is recalling specific models of Dyson Hot and Dyson Hot+Cool portable electric heaters, including model numbers AM04 and AM05. The recall covers approximately 338,000 units sold in the United States and 43,000 units in Canada. These heaters are 23 inches tall, feature a round base and an elongated ring-shaped upper body without external fan blades, and were sold in various colors between September 2011 and March 2014.

The heaters are being recalled because they can develop an electrical short and overheat, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Dyson is aware of 82 incidents where the recalled heaters short-circuited and overheated, including four reports of heaters with burned or melted internal parts. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled heaters. They should contact Dyson for a free replacement heater by calling toll-free at (866) 297-5303 or visiting www.dyson.com and clicking on Safety Recall. The heaters were sold at retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, and online at Amazon.com, Dyson.com, and Walmart.com.

The recalled product

Product
Portable electric heaters
Manufacturer
Dyson Inc., of Chicago
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
338,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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